Vital Wheat Gluten

Serving Size

Nutritional Value and Analysis

Vital Wheat Gluten with a serving size of has a total of 370 calories with 1.85 grams of fat. The serving size is equivalent to grams of food and contains 16.65 calories from fat. This item is classified as cereal grains and pasta foods.

This food is a good source of protein and selenium . Vital Wheat Gluten is a low fat food because it contains less than 3 grams of fat per serving.

Protein 147% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of vital wheat gluten has 147% of the recommended daily needs of protein.

Selenium 72% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of vital wheat gluten has 72% of the recommended daily needs of selenium.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 Calories from Fat 17
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.9g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 1%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 29mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 13.8g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2%
Sugars 0g
Protein 75g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 11% Iron 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Vitamins

NutrientAmountDV %
Vitamin A0 IU0%
Vitamin A, RAE0 µg0%
Alpha Carotene0 µg-
Beta Carotene0 µg-
Beta Cryptoxanthin0 µg-
Lutein + zeaxanthin0 µg-
Lycopene0 µg-
Vitamin B-120 µg0%
Vitamin B-60 mg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin D0 IU0%
Vitamin E0 mg0%
Vitamin K0 µg0%

Vitamins are organic compounds required by your body to grow and develop normally. A balanced diet with a variety of foods is the best way to get the 13 different vitamins that your body requires.

Carbohydrates

NutrientAmountDV %
Carbohydrate13.79 g5%
Sugars0 g0%
Fiber0.6 g2%

Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, saccharides, sugars or starches are the most abundant food source and a key form of energy for your body. Once ingested your body transforms carbohydrates into glucose which is used by your body as an energy source for your cells, tissues and organs.

Fats & Fatty Acids

NutrientAmountDV %
Fat1.85 g3%
Saturated Fats0.27 g1%
→ Butyric Acid0 g-
→ Caproic Acid0 g-
→ Caprylic Acid0 g-
→ Capric Acid0 g-
→ Lauric Acid0 g-
→ Myristic Acid0 g-
→ Palmitic Acid0.24 g-
→ Stearic Acid0.01 g-
Monounsaturated Fats0.16 g-
→ Palmitoleic Acid0.01 g-
→ Oleic Acid 0.15 g-
→ Gadoleic Acid0 g-
→ Erucic Acid0 g-
Polyunsaturated Fats0.81 g-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:2)0.76 g-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:3)0.05 g-
→ Parinaric Acid0 g-
→ Arachidonic Acid0 g-
→ Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g-
→ Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g-
→ Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 0 g-

Fat is important in your diet because it gives you energy and helps your body absorb vitamins. Fat is stored in your body in the form of fatty acids. Fatty acids are classified in three different types or families: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.

Proteins & Amino Acids

NutrientAmountDV %
Protein75.16 g147%

Proteins are present in every cell of your body and are crucial to build and maintain your bones, muscles and skin. Sources of proteins include meat, dairy products, nuts, beans and some grains. It is important to eat foods with the appropriate amount of dietary protein every day because your body does not store protein in the same way fats and carbohydrates are stored.

Minerals

NutrientAmountDV %
Calcium142 mg11%
Copper0.18 mg20%
Iron5.2 mg29%
Magnesium25 mg6%
Phosphorus260 mg21%
Potassium100 mg2%
Selenium39.7 µg72%
Sodium29 mg1%
Zinc0.85 mg8%

Minerals are chemical elements required by your body to grow and stay healthy. There are two kinds of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals. Macrominerals are needed by your body needs in larger amounts, while trace minerals are needed by your body in small amounts.

Sterols

NutrientAmountDV %
Cholesterol0 mg0%

Cholesterol is a fat like chemical compound that your body requires to build cell membranes and to produce vitamin D and hormones like estrogen and testosterone. Although your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, this nutrient is commonly found in foods like meat, eggs and cheese.

Miscellaneous

NutrientAmountDV %
Alcohol0 g-
Ash1 g-
Caffeine0 mg-
Theobromine0 mg-
Water8.2 g-

Calories Burn off Time

How long would it take to burn off Vital Wheat Gluten with 370calories? A brisk walk for 80 minutes, jogging for 38 minutes, or hiking for 62 minutes will help your burn off the calories in vital wheat gluten.

Burn off time varies based on your weight, physical activity and exercise intensity. The following physical activity table contains an estimated burn off time for a person weighting 154 lbs.

Physical ActivityBurn Off Time
Bicycling - 10 mph or less77 minutes
Dancing67 minutes
Golfing67 minutes
Hiking62 minutes
Light Gardening67 minutes
Stretching123 minutes
Walking - 3.5 mph80 minutes
Weight Training - light workout103 minutes
Aerobics46 minutes
Basketball51 minutes
Bicycling - 10 mph or more38 minutes
Running - 5 mph38 minutes
Swimming44 minutes
Walking - 4.5 mph49 minutes
Weight Training - vigorous workout51 minutes
Footnotes

Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Factors like age, gender and level of physical activity may affect your daily required values.
Nutrition data based on the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28.
The editorial opinions regarding food value or quality in this website are given without warranty, and are not intended to replace medical advice or a nutritionist guidance.

Dietary Recommendations

A healthy eating pattern that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level could help achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Healthy eating habits include the following:

  • Vegetables from all subgroups, including dark, green, red and orange vegetables and also beans and peas
  • A variety of whole fruits
  • Grains with at least half of which are whole grains
  • Low or fat free dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese and/or fortified soy beverages
  • Protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs and nuts
  • Oils with limited amounts of saturated fats and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium